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'''Elton''' is a town in [[Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana|Jefferson Davis Parish]], [[Louisiana]], United States. The population was 1,261 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. It is part of the [[Jennings, Louisiana|Jennings]] [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Elton''' is a town in [[Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana|Jefferson Davis Parish]], [[Louisiana]], United States. The population was 992 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2223620 | title=Explore Census Data }}</ref> down from 1,128 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2223620| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Elton town, Louisiana| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=June 28, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213091250/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US2223620| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> It is part of the [[Jennings, Louisiana|Jennings]] [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
==History==
The wife of pioneer settler J. M. Henderson is said to have chosen the name '''Elton''' for her home town from a book in which she read of an English town named Elton. That was probably the town on the northwest coast of England in [[County Durham]] near [[Middlesbrough]]. Elton was incorporated as a village in 1911.<ref>[http://www.carencrohighschool.org/LA_Studies/ParishSeries/JeffersonDavisParish/Elton.htm www.carencrohighschool.org "Elton named for town in Middlesbrough, England"]</ref>
The wife of pioneer settler J. M. Henderson is said to have chosen the name "Elton" for her home town from a book in which she read of an English town named [[Elton, County Durham|Elton]]. That was probably the town on the northwest coast of England in [[County Durham]] near [[Middlesbrough]]. Elton, Louisiana, was incorporated as a village in 1911.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.carencrohighschool.org/LA_Studies/ParishSeries/JeffersonDavisParish/Elton.htm |title=www.carencrohighschool.org "Elton named for town in Middlesbrough, England" |access-date=July 6, 2008 |archive-date=August 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801062325/http://www.carencrohighschool.org/LA_Studies/ParishSeries/JeffersonDavisParish/Elton.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Elton is in northeast Jefferson Davis Parish and is bordered to the north by [[Allen Parish, Louisiana|Allen Parish]]. [[U.S. Route 190]] passes through the town, leading east {{convert|16|mi}} to [[Eunice, Louisiana|Eunice]] and west {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Kinder, Louisiana|Kinder]]. [[Jennings, Louisiana|Jennings]], the Jefferson Davis Parish seat, is {{convert|26|mi}} to the south of Elton via [[Louisiana Highway 26]].
Elton is located at {{Coord|30|28|51|N|92|41|47|W|type:city}} (30.480934, -92.696265).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.6|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Elton has a total area of {{convert|4.3|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 992
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,261 people, 489 households, and 342 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 765.1 people per square mile (295.1/km²). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 348.3 per square mile (134.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 55.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 39.10% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.16% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.40% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.46% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.03% of the population.


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
There were 489 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.12.
|+Elton racial composition as of 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2223620&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 29, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

!scope="col"| Race
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
!scope="col"| Number

!scope="col"| Percentage
The median income for a household in the town was $21,384, and the median income for a family was $28,359. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $16,417 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $10,713. About 26.6% of families and 32.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 43.8% of those under age 18 and 23.1% of those age 65 or over.
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 493
| 49.7%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 369
| 37.2%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 32
| 3.23%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 6
| 0.6%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 66
| 6.65%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 26
| 2.62%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 992 people, 504 households, and 291 families residing in the town.


==Education==
==Education==
[[Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools]] operates public schools in Elton. Schools serving Elton, within Elton, include [http://www.jeffersondavis.org/eltonelem/ Elton Elementary School] (PK-6) and [[Elton High School (Louisiana)|Elton High School]] (6-12) [http://www.jeffersondavis.org/ehs/]. Elton High School offers several sports, all of which compete in District 4 of Class 1A of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. EHS offers football, basketball, track and field, rodeo, and cross country for boys and basketball, track and field, rodeo, cross country, and cheerleading for girls.
[[Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools]] operates public schools in Elton. Schools serving Elton, within Elton, include Elton Elementary School (PK-5) and [[Elton High School (Louisiana)|Elton High School]] (6-12).<ref>{{cite web | title = Schools | publisher = Jefferson Davis Parish Schools | url = http://www.jeffersondavis.org/ | access-date = March 26, 2017}}</ref>


[[Jefferson Davis Parish Library]] operates the Elton Branch at 813 Main Street.
[[Jefferson Davis Parish Library]] operates the Elton Branch at 813 Main Street.


==Notable Residents==
==Notable people==
*[[Al Woods (American Football)]]- American football player. Graduated from [[Louisiana State University]] and was drafted by the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] in the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. Currently plays defensive tackle for the [[Tennessee Titans]].
*[[Al Woods (American football)|Al Woods]]- American football player for the [[New York Jets]]
*Leo Thomas, [[Zydeco]] drummer and vocalist

*Leroy Thomas, [[Zydeco]] vocalist and musician known as "The Jewel of the Bayou." Son of Leo Thomas
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*Joseph F. Fuselier, first sheriff of [[Jefferson Davis Parish]]
*Lorena Langley [[Coushatta]] basket maker


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|https://townofelton.municipalimpact.com/}}
*{{Cite web |last=Hornet |date=2008-08-08 |title=Hathaway, Louisiana: Elton |url=https://hathawayhistory.blogspot.com/2007/02/elton.html |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Hathaway, Louisiana}}


{{Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana}}
{{Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana}}


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==References==
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[[Category:Towns in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Towns in Louisiana]]

Latest revision as of 16:50, 17 May 2024

Elton, Louisiana
Town
Location of Elton in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Location of Elton in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°28′51″N 92°41′47″W / 30.48083°N 92.69639°W / 30.48083; -92.69639
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishJefferson Davis
Government
 • MayorKesia Lemoine[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2)
 • Land1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
992
 • Density597.23/sq mi (230.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70532[3]
Area code337
FIPS code22-23620
Websitetownofelton.municipalimpact.com

Elton is a town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 992 at the 2020 census,[4] down from 1,128 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Jennings Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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The wife of pioneer settler J. M. Henderson is said to have chosen the name "Elton" for her home town from a book in which she read of an English town named Elton. That was probably the town on the northwest coast of England in County Durham near Middlesbrough. Elton, Louisiana, was incorporated as a village in 1911.[6]

Geography

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Elton is in northeast Jefferson Davis Parish and is bordered to the north by Allen Parish. U.S. Route 190 passes through the town, leading east 16 miles (26 km) to Eunice and west 9 miles (14 km) to Kinder. Jennings, the Jefferson Davis Parish seat, is 26 miles (42 km) to the south of Elton via Louisiana Highway 26.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Elton has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920995—
1930742−25.4%
194090121.4%
19501,43459.2%
19601,59511.2%
19701,5980.2%
19801,450−9.3%
19901,277−11.9%
20001,261−1.3%
20101,128−10.5%
2020992−12.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
Elton racial composition as of 2020[8]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 493 49.7%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 369 37.2%
Native American 32 3.23%
Asian 6 0.6%
Other/Mixed 66 6.65%
Hispanic or Latino 26 2.62%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 992 people, 504 households, and 291 families residing in the town.

Education

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Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools operates public schools in Elton. Schools serving Elton, within Elton, include Elton Elementary School (PK-5) and Elton High School (6-12).[9]

Jefferson Davis Parish Library operates the Elton Branch at 813 Main Street.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Lemoine is Elton's newest mayor". December 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Elton LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data".
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Elton town, Louisiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  6. ^ "www.carencrohighschool.org "Elton named for town in Middlesbrough, England"". Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2008.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Schools". Jefferson Davis Parish Schools. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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